I am trying to plan a summer 08 trip. I plan on leaving June 1 and staying until August 15. I want to go down to Argentina first, travel around Argentina and Brazil and then head to Greece and spending a good 6 weeks traveling around Greece, South of France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Montenegro, Switzerland, and Morocco. I’m feeling really, REALLY overwhelmed by information, and mostly conflicting information. A) Should I really be trying to plan this much in advance and B) would it be ridiculously cheaper to go in May/June. I am really looking forward to beautiful beaches and beautiful weather in July/August, but if it is about the same and the prices are way cheaper I’d rather go that route. As of right now Im budgeting 15,000. It sounds like a lot but will it be enough?

Any advice would help as Im a brand new traveler.

Also, Any ideas on SAFE ways to meet Travel Buddies, Im afraid of goign alone but nobody is all that interested in commiting to a 2 month exscursion with me. :)